What lessons can business learn from the Investec Champions Cup? May 22, 2024 As Leinster and Toulouse get set for their Investec Champions Cup showdown this weekend, what lessons can business learn from rugby? Tim Burnell, Chief Marketing Officer of UK & International at Investec Bank takes a look. Success in business and sport is much more than a numbers game. Profit figures and points tallies are important, [...]
Microsoft chief: UK tech sector must ‘act assertively’ to stay ahead of global rivals May 22, 2024 Microsoft's UK boss has urged the nation's tech sector to "act assertively" and embrace artificial intelligence technology in order for the UK to stay ahead of international competition.
Anglo American rejects new £39bn BHP bid but parties seek deal resolution in the ‘next seven days’ May 22, 2024 BHP has tabled a final £38bn offer for London-listed rival Anglo American as a deadline on a potential takeover closes this afternoon.
Jefferies and Investec poach top investment bankers from Citi May 22, 2024 Wall Street giant Jefferies and South African group Investec have poached two top investment bankers from rival Citigroup to bolster their UK operations.
Mining mega-merger in doubt as clock ticks down on BHP’s Anglo American offensive May 22, 2024 The clock is counting down on BHP’s takeover swoop for Anglo American today as the Australian miner is left with just hours to table an improved offer or walk away.
Arm to act as cornerstone investor for Raspberry Pi as it confirms intention to float May 22, 2024 London can breathe a sigh of relief as Raspberry Pi has confirmed its intention to IPO on the LSE, following months of teasing the move.
Why the prospect of a Shein listing is dividing the City of London May 22, 2024 Shein's plans to reportedly float on the London Stock Exchange have been seen as a welcome boost in some quarters. But the Chinese founded fast-fashion giant is posing difficult questions for the City, writes Charlie Conchie
The case for the defence of barristers’ wigs May 22, 2024 Barristers’ wigs are the latest front in the war on the eccentricity and traditions that make this country unique, says James Price “What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?” asks Bertie Wooster during one of his many misadventures. Jeeves, as omniscient and fundamentally right about everything as ever, replies, quite correctly: “There [...]
FCA boss threatens private equity with regulatory clampdown May 21, 2024 The boss of the Financial Conduct Authority has told private equity firms to hand over more information or face a regulatory clampdown today in the latest sign that watchdogs are tightening their scrutiny of the sector’s threat to financial stability.
HSBC: Yet another investment bank says ‘buy Britain’ May 21, 2024 It could be time to buy UK stocks says HSBC